Dinornis
Dinornis
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="dinornis"></dinofyi-dinosaur>†Dinornis ('terrible bird') is the genus of the giant moa, among the tallest birds ever known, from New Zealand. Standing up to 3.6 m tall, these herbivorous ratites browsed on shrubs and trees. Dinornis survived until ~1440 CE before being hunted to extinction by Māori settlers, representing one of the most iconic cases of prehistoric avian extinction.
Diet & Feeding
Dinornis was a plant-eating dinosaur. Herbivores typically fed on ferns, cycads, conifers, and other vegetation available during their era. Many herbivorous dinosaurs developed specialized teeth and digestive systems for processing tough plant material.
Discovery & Naming
| Fundort | New Zealand |
Quick Facts
| Ernährung | Herbivore |
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